Standard vs. Max Coverage vs. Max Pass: Coverage Options Explained

NextRange offers two monthly coverage tiers — Standard and Max Coverage — plus Max Pass, a separate short-term add-on that temporarily boosts a Standard account to Max Coverage.

Short version

Standard: single-network coverage and simpler usage accounting. The default for everyday use.
Max Coverage: multi-network coverage for broader reach, billed monthly.
Max Pass: a temporary, days-long boost from Standard up to Max Coverage — for trips, not everyday use.

Standard

Standard is the simpler starting point. It is designed for families whose child mostly needs reliable app-based connectivity for messaging, maps, video calling, and location sharing.

Current pricing:

2 GB Standard: $7.99/month.
5 GB Standard: $11.99/month.

Max Coverage

Max Coverage is the multi-network option for families who need broader reach than Standard, all month long.

Current pricing:

2 GB with Max Coverage: $11.99/month.
5 GB with Max Coverage: $17.99/month.

That makes Max Coverage a $4/month upgrade on the 2 GB tier and a $6/month upgrade on the 5 GB tier.

What to know about Max Coverage

Multi-network coverage is more complex behind the scenes, and that shows up in two places for families:

Usage numbers can lag while data gets reconciled across networks, so you may see a total marked as an estimate rather than an exact count.
Switching networks isn't instant. There can be a short reconnect delay while the new connection is set up.

Neither is cause for concern day to day. An "estimated" usage label or a brief gap in connectivity right after a network switch is expected, not a bug.

Which should parents choose?

For most families, Standard is the cleaner starting point.

Max Coverage is worth watching if:

Your child spends most of their time in areas where one network may not be enough.
You want broader coverage more than the lowest monthly price.
You are comfortable with occasional reconnect windows or estimated usage labels.

Max Pass

Max Pass is a different product from Max Coverage: instead of upgrading your monthly plan, it's a short pass you buy only when you need it.

Going somewhere? Temporarily give your kid our best available coverage.

Weekend — 3 days · $3.99
Week — 7 days · $5.99

Max Pass uses the data you already have — it doesn't add a new allowance — and your account automatically returns to Standard Coverage when the pass ends. That fits families who want to keep everyday connectivity inexpensive on Standard, and only pay for broader coverage on the trips where it actually matters.

See Pricing for current prices and How Much Data Does a Kid's First Phone Need? for help choosing a data tier.